The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has warned the public against a fake letter falsely claiming Church endorsement of 12 senatorial candidates. CBCP Secretary General Bernardo Pantin emphasized that the Church does not endorse specific candidates, calling the circulated document misleading.
“If names of candidates are mentioned in supposed Church endorsements, consider them false or misleading,” Pantin stated in an official release.
The controversy began after an image surfaced online showing a letter with the CBCP logo, listing the following 12 senatorial candidates allegedly endorsed by the Church:
- Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa
- Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go
- Rodante Marcoleta
- Raul Lambino
- Phillip Salvador
- Willy Revillame
- Imee Marcos
- Vic Rodriguez
- Camille Villar
- Jimmy Bondoc
- Manny Pacquiao
- Bam Aquino
Both the CBCP and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Kalookan have flagged the document as fabricated.
The CBCP reminded the faithful to exercise discernment and seek credible sources of information, particularly as the election period continues.
